Poston Road's TIGER Tracks
Once a Tiger, Always a Tiger
February 2020 Newsletter
Attendance Rate for January: 95.47%
GOAL = 97%
About Us:
Email: jill.vlcan@msdmartinsville.org
Website: http://www.msdofmartinsville.org
Location: 139 East Poston Road, Martinsville, IN, USA
Phone: 765-342-8408
Facebook: facebook.com/PostonRoadElementary
Twitter: @PostonRoad
A Note from Mrs. Vlcan
With that being said, our Tigers have not let the dreary days get them down. They have been hard at work over the last several weeks both in and outside of the classroom. Congratulations to the following staff & students on their recent accomplishments:
1. Eli Kent (winner) and Berkley Mappes (runner-up) in the school Spelling Bee
2. Bixley Davis came in fourth at the state chess tournament
3. Our fourth grade boys basketball team is on a winning streak
4. One of our Robotics Team's robots finished fifth in their competition last weekend
5. Miss Ashley (Adult & Child) welcomed a new baby boy on Jan. 26th
Upcoming Events
February 12th - Midterms Posted in Skyward
February 12th - Safety Matters Convocation
February 14th - Valentine's Day Parties @ 2:30PM
February 17th - President's Day - (Possible Snow Make Up Day)
February 27th - Kindergarten Fair - from 5:30PM-7:00PM at the Central Education Center
March 2nd - Yearbook Order Forms are Due
March 6th - 4th Graders visit Bell Intermediate Academy
March 16th - 18th - IREAD-3 (3rd Graders Only)
March 18th - Report Cards Go Home
Poston Road's Vision/Mission Statements
Our Vision:
“When students leave Poston Road Elementary they are prepared for the next step in chasing their dreams."
Our Mission:
Teach for excellence
Inspire academic achievement
Goal driven students
Everyone reaches their potential
Respectful & responsible citizens
Safe learning environment
Valentine's Day Parties
Yearbook Orders
If you would like to order your child's yearbook online, you can do so by CLICKING HERE. Our school code is: 43245K
Future Kindergarten Students
MBF Child Safety Matters Program
This year your child’s school will be using the MBF Child Safety Matters® program from the Monique Burr Foundation for Children. The goal of the Program is to help keep your child safe. The Program empowers children to spot and respond to bullying, cyberbullying, child abuse, and digital dangers. Most importantly, it teaches that adults are responsible for children’s safety. The Program is based on the latest research. It has been reviewed and endorsed by national experts.
The Program teaches about these dangers by:
» using child-friendly language.
» playing fun games and activities.
» providing take-home items to remind children of the lessons.
Although the Program is designed to help your child, we all benefit when children are safe. Children perform better in school and enjoy healthier, happier, and safer lives. You can learn more about the Program at www.mbfpreventioneducation.org. You can also download the “Child Safety Matters” app at no cost from the App Store or Google Play.
Save the Date: Cultural Festival
2 Hour Delay Schedule
When school is on a two-hour delay, students may enter the building at 10:25. The tardy bell will ring at 10:40. The end of the day dismissal times will remain the same.
Lunch schedule on 2 Hour Delay days:
10:50-11:15 – Kindergarten
11:15-11:40 - 1st Grade
11:40-12:05 - 4th Grade
12:05-12:30 - 3rd Grade/PreK
12:30-12:55 - 2nd Grade
Notes: There will be NO breakfast on 2-hour delay days.
STUDENT ABSENCES
EARLY CHECKOUT....
Students will not be called out of class until a parent is present to sign them out. Please plan ahead for appointments, as we would like to minimize missed class time.
State Testing Dates (Grades 3 & 4 Only)
IREAD-3 (3rd Grade Only):
March 16th - 20th
ILEARN: (3rd & 4th Grade)
Apr. 20th – May 15th
4th Grade Boys Basketball Schedule
All games will be played at Bell Intermediate Academy
February 1st @ 10:00AM vs. Smith
February 8th @ 11:00AM vs. Paragon
Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) & TIGER Moms (Moms of Marvelous Students)
Background Checks
School Check In
PTO
You are invited to our next PTO meeting on Monday, February 3rd at 3:30PM in Room 13
School Tip Line
A tip line is available for anyone to submit a safety concern. An icon is located on the MSD of Martinsville web page.
Title I
Federal funding has been made available through Schoolwide Title I Services to Poston Road Elementary for the purpose of providing students with extra support in reading/language arts. This extra support is available for all students at Poston Road Elementary. Classroom teachers, Title I teachers and instructional aides will provide assistance in reading/language arts through small group and individualized instruction as children demonstrate need for support.